EMIR ABUBAKAR UMAR 11 IS DEAD

He added further that, that the traditional ruler who spent 33 years on the throne died following a brief illness, just as the Governor in a condolence message described the passing of the traditional ruler as ‘shocking’

Penpushing reports that, the Governor stated that, the monarch lived an exemplary life that fostered harmonious co-existence among his subjects and the state at large. He enjoined the people of the State to use the death of the Emir as an opportunity to forgive each other and strengthen peace in the state.

Penpushing further reports that, that the deceased has, however, been buried in Awe according to Islamic injunction.